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Engraving

1690-1730 (Published)
Artist/Maker
Simon Gribelin (Designer)
Gribelin (Published)
Place of origin
London (Published)

Engraving


Object details

Category
Ornament Prints
Object type
Engraving
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Printing Ink
Engraving
Brief description
Simon Gribelin. Book illustration, probably to the second ediction of Lord Shaftesbury's Characteristicks, showing central frieze with figures within a border of decorative ornament. London, 1690-1730.
Physical description
Engraving
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 6.8cm
  • Cut to width: 14.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Lettered in the centre right of the plate: 'Sim: Gribelin Sculps.'
  • Each layer of the plate is lettered with page references.
Bibliographic reference
O' Connell, S. 'Simon Gribelin (1661-1733): Printmaker and Metal-Engraver' in Print Quarterly, vol. II, no. 1, March1985, pp.27-38.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.91Q-1891

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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